Centaurea suaveolens

Sowing method: April-June in situ or in containers. An easily germinating plant with fine seeds. Mix the seeds with fine, dry silver sand to ensure even distribution. Rake the seeds in and keep the soil moist (cover with a cloth or sack).

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Sowing/planting time:

• April
• May
• June

Harvesting time:

• July
• August
• September

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Outdoors

Position:

• Sun

• Flower colour: Fine-rayed, bright yellow petals with a silken sheen
• Origin: Mediterranean region
• Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: Butterflies
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Centaurea suaveolens, also known as Amberboa moschata (new name!)
• Dutch: Yellow Cornflower
• Also known as: Amberboa moschata
• English: Sweet Sultan

• All year round